At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and support strategic change programmes while ensuring effective governance and reporting.
- Company: Dynamic organisation in Crewe with a focus on innovation and collaboration.
- Benefits: 28 days holiday, flexible working, health cash plan, and study support.
- Other info: Join a supportive team with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by driving successful project outcomes in a fast-paced environment.
- Qualifications: Previous PMO experience and knowledge of project methodologies required.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 35000 £ per year.
We are seeking a dedicated PMO professional to lead and support strategic and operational change programmes. This role will act as the central coordination point for programme governance, controls, reporting, resourcing, and financial tracking, while working closely with senior stakeholders to provide clear visibility of performance, risks, issues, dependencies, and budget position.
Key Responsibilities
- Own and maintain PMO governance, controls, reporting, and assurance activities across multiple change programmes
- Develop, track, and maintain a comprehensive project documentation library
- Produce and enhance programme reporting, dashboards, and management information for senior stakeholders
- Monitor delivery against plans and milestones, providing challenge and mitigation where risks or deviations arise
- Support delivery teams in identifying and removing blockers to ensure successful outcomes
- Assist in analysing costs, benefits, risks, and interdependencies, ensuring actions are incorporated into plans
- Define and maintain processes to ensure accurate planning and estimation
- Track and monitor project benefits to ensure expected outcomes are realised
- Support financial tracking, budgeting, forecasting, and resource management activities
- Facilitate governance forums, steering committees, and stakeholder meetings, tracking actions through to completion
- Manage RAID logs (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies), ensuring effective escalation and resolution
- Drive consistency across programmes through adoption of PMO best practices and standards
- Build strong relationships across stakeholders, providing trusted support and guidance
Requirements
- Previous PMO experience, ideally within a regulated or complex environment
- Knowledge of recognised project/programme methodologies (e.g. PRINCE2, MSP, or equivalent) and governance frameworks
- Experience managing RAID processes and programme governance activities
- Experience in financial tracking, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, able to engage at all levels
- Excellent analytical skills with the ability to present complex information clearly
- Proven experience producing high-quality reporting, dashboards, and management information
- Strong organisational and planning skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities
- Proactive approach with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
Key Behaviours
- Customer-focused
- Clear and straightforward communication
- Responsible and accountable
- Professional and collaborative
Core benefits
- 28 days holiday + bank holidays
- Flexible working / flexi time
- Pension
- Life insurance (4x salary)
- Refer a friend bonus
- After probation: Health cash plan, Cycle to work scheme, Study support, Buy extra holidays, Annual bonus, Annual pay review, Company sick pay
PMO Analyst in Crewe employer: KPI Recruiting Ltd
KPI Recruiting is an exceptional employer for those looking to thrive in the Engineering and Manufacturing recruitment sector. With a strong focus on employee development, our supportive work culture fosters growth through structured training and mentorship opportunities, allowing you to take ownership of your desk while being backed by a successful £45m recruitment business. Located in Sutton, you'll benefit from a vibrant community and access to a diverse range of high-value clients, making this an ideal environment for ambitious recruiters seeking meaningful and rewarding careers.
